Possible stomach parasite?

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FrankSlapperinni

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Patty platy is on the small size for a platy, barely and inch long. I noticed this morning that the area in her "ribcage" (she is a white platy so you can see the ribcage area very well) was lightly tinted black. I also saw her rub and scratch against a plant a few times. I was wondering if maybe her smallness could be because of a ongoing stomach parasite, and that could account for her smallness and rubbings. Or am I just a over diagnosing owner?

I’ve had her since July and there is no ammonia/nitrite in the tank, it’s a 29 gallon (110 liter), see my signature for tank mates
 

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